Ukraine Achieved NOTHING! / Lt Daniel Davis & Glenn Diesen

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Danny and Glenn Diesen argue that repeated Ukrainian decisions to hold indefensible positions — such as in Avdiivka, Bakhmut, Krynky, and now Pokrovsk — have led to massive, unnecessary casualties. Troops feel abandoned by their commanders, and morale is collapsing. Reports suggest large-scale desertions and young men fleeing the country. The fall of Pokrovsk is described as especially damaging because thousands of Ukrainian soldiers were left encircled, reinforcing perceptions that leadership does not prioritize their lives.

Ukraine has already used its last strategic reserves and cannot adequately defend multiple fronts. Several key towns — Siversk, Lyman, Kupiansk, Chasiv Yar, and others — are simultaneously under assault or encirclement. The speaker believes Russia will inevitably break the front due to superior manpower, industrial capacity, and reserves, though the timing is uncertain (weeks to a year).

Western military commentators such as Ben Hodges and Jack Keane are criticized for insisting that Russia “is not winning” and calling for more weapons while ignoring battlefield realities. The speaker says Western political rhetoric is disconnected from the views of Ukrainian frontline soldiers.

A wider strategic collapse in Ukraine is considered likely as losses compound and manpower dwindles. The longer fighting continues, the worse any future negotiated terms will become for Ukraine.

There is also concern that NATO or European governments might escalate as the situation deteriorates. Russia is signaling strongly — through recent weapons tests and military buildup — that Western escalation would be dangerous. The speaker argues Russia prefers a negotiated settlement but will take all territory it needs on the battlefield if pushed.

Finally, the speaker criticizes European leaders for loud rhetoric that masks declining capabilities, urging diplomacy instead of chest-beating. They argue Western policy since the 1990s has been strategically irrational and hopes wiser decisions are made before the conflict spirals further.